Perisher
Perisher Valley, New South Wales
Perisher has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is partly cloudy, with a high near 12°C and a low around 4°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. It sits in the Snowy Mountains, with 314 m · 1,030 ft of vertical drop. The Perisher ski season runs from June 6, 2026 to October 5, 2026.
Snow forecast
7°Hardpack
12°Slush10°Slush
See the full 10-day snow forecast for Perisher — powder days, hourly surface conditions, and more.
Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,720 m · 5,640 ft
- Summit · Mount Perisher
- 2,034 m · 6,670 ft
- Vertical drop
- 314 m · 1,030 ft
- Mountain range
- Snowy Mountains
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jun 6 – Oct 5
- Lift hours
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Season passes
Perisher is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
- Kosciuszko National Park winter vehicle entry (per vehicle)
- A$29 / day
Perisher sits inside Kosciuszko National Park, so driving up requires the NSW park vehicle entry fee (AUD 29/day in winter); alternatively, parking at the Skitube Bullocks Flat terminal is free with no park entry fee required.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Perisher open for the season?
- Perisher's ski season runs from June 6, 2026 to October 5, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Perisher?
- Lifts run 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Perisher open right now?
- Yes — Perisher is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Perisher?
- Yes — Perisher has parking. Parking is paid — Kosciuszko National Park winter vehicle entry (per vehicle) costs A$29 / day. No reservation is required.
- Is Perisher on the Epic Pass?
- Yes — Perisher is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Perisher and how high is it?
- Perisher is a ski resort in Perisher Valley, New South Wales, in the Snowy Mountains. Its base sits at 1,720 m · 5,640 ft, rising to a summit of 2,034 m · 6,670 ft at Mount Perisher, giving a vertical drop of 314 m · 1,030 ft.